The tribute system imposed by the Mongols on their Russian conquests benefited
a. the peasantry because the tribute and taxes were low.
b. some Russian princes who served as tribute collectors.
c. the Russian Orthodox Church, which was tolerated by the Mongols and received tax exemptions.
d. both b and c.
Ans: d. both b and c.
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